Everyone knows Ocean City, Maryland is the place to be in the summer. We've got so many great attractions, from the famous boardwalk to amusement and water parks to some of the country's best beaches! But just because these activities are meant for summer doesn't mean that's when the fun ends! On the contrary, Ocean City is a wonderful place to spend the winter holidays (especially without the summer crowd)! There's a reason Ocean City is regarded as a favorite resort town for Americans and foreign visitors alike. There are always amazing events going on! And the 2018 holiday season is jam-packed with so many events, you'll want to stay for a month!Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Attend the OC Christmas Parade on December 1st and welcome the holiday season in with a bang! You and your family will marvel at all the beautiful floats. Make sure you stick around until the end, when Santa Claus himself makes his way down Coastal Highway!Want to make one final good impression on Ol' St. Nick before he makes his annual nightly trip around the globe? Take the kids to Northside Park on December 5th to have pizza with Santa! It's a fun way to spread holiday cheer and grab a tasty dinner meal! The Show Must Go OnThere are going to be many fantastic shows right here in Ocean City all during the month of December! OC Performing Arts Center is proud to host incredible shows like the
Frank Sinatra tribute, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony's "Holiday Joy, Angelic Sisters," Brian's Christmas Songbook, The Sussex Dance Academy's rendition of "The Nutcracker," and Presley, Perkins, Lewis, & Cash. Each show is sure to bring beauty to your holiday season! Imagine ThatOcean City also holds its very own! Head to the convention center and take part in all things geek, from art to anime to cosplay. Attend panels on writing, superheroes, cosplay, and more. There are also so many artists, vendors, and special guests to patronize. Ocean City's annual Comic Con is the perfect place to embrace the creativity in you! Shop Till You Drop
If you've got a lot of holiday shopping to do, look no further than the
Holiday Shoppers Fair! Held at the Convention Center from November 23rd through 25th, this fair offers homemade items, children's activities, door prizes, and more! Visit Tanger Outlets in West Ocean City and Rehobeth and save big bucks on all your holiday gifts. There's no better place than Ocean City to celebrate the holidays in style! Let There Be LightOf course, Ocean City's crowning jewel of holiday cheer is the
Winterfest of Lights! Held every evening until the end of the year, this breathtaking light show is one you need to see to believe. Northside Park will light up like a Christmas tree and so will your children's faces! Ocean City's New Year's Rockin' EveStick around for the new year and ring in 2019 from your oceanfront rental! Attend Northside Park's New Year's Eve Celebration, filled with live entertainment, hot chocolate, and fireworks! In the morning, head over to Princess Royale and take park in the Penguin Swim! No Place Like a Vacation Home